ABOUT US.

MFRU International, Inc. (dba RUSSIAN ISLAND) was
established in 1991. During seven years of our existence we
successfully introduce to American people Russian culture and
history, arts and handcrafts, language and cuisine (see PUBLICATIONS). We offer wide variety of
services associated with Russia and other former USSR Republics,
such as: retail and wholesale of gift items and collectibles (RUSSIAN ISLAND STORE), Russian food (RUSSIAN ISLAND CAFÉ), translation and
interpretation from Russian into English and vice versa (RUSSIAN
LANGUAGE AND MORE), engineering design in Russia by our engineers
(INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT, INC.). Our goal is to make
our customers happy. We are standing behind our services and
guarantee the highest possible quality of them. During time of
our existence we have thousands of happy customers from around
the World and their number is growing every day.

On our web site you will be able to find things like the famous Russian nesting dolls, which are also known
as Matrioshkas, matrioshka dolls, Matryoshkas, matryoshka dolls, Matreshkas, matreshka dolls, nested dolls or
Babushkas.

We also have such unbelievable Russian lacquer boxes from Palekh, Mstera, Kholui, and Fedoskino and absolutely
beautiful Russian amber jewelry, enamel jewelry, Faberge eggs, and Russian wrist and pocket watches and also Russian
Cobalt Blue porcelain, and all these collectibles are well known all over the world.

Collectors can enjoy the one of the largest varieties of Russian collectibles such as Soviet and Russian Military
medals and orders, Soviet and Russian official badges, Soviet Navy, Army, and Air Force uniforms, hats, visor caps and
hats, overcoats, military belts, Naval shirts, Army field shirts - which are also known as gymnasterkas.

Also, you can find such sports memorabilia as Soviet and Russian ice hockey jerseys and badges and we have the best
selection of Soviet flags, banners, and posters.

Do not miss our large collection of Russian and Soviet books, stamps, first day covers, envelopes, paper money and
coins. While the antique lovers will find our antique collectibles such as old Russian icons, samovars, photos and
documents, Old Russian currency and coins, andother Russian unique items.

Among the most popular of all our Russian gifts and souvenirs that we offer are the famous Russian nesting dolls,
which are also known as Matrioshkas, matrioshka dolls, Matryoshkas, matryoshka dolls, Matreshkas, matreshka dolls,
nested dolls or Babushkasand are all hand made dolls.